Südzucker AG/€SZU
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About Südzucker AG
Südzucker AG is a diversified company operating primarily in the food manufacturing industry, with its core business focused on sugar production. The company engages in the production and sale of sugar, bioethanol, and functional food ingredients, as well as fruit-based products. Founded in 1926, Südzucker has grown to become one of the major sugar producers in Europe, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany. The company maintains a significant presence across multiple European countries, ensuring a broad geographic footprint. Südzucker's strategic positioning is bolstered by its focus on sustainability and innovation in its production processes, aiming to meet evolving food industry demands.
Ticker
€SZU
Sector
Primary listing
XETRA
Industry
Food Products
Headquarters
Employees
17,108
ISIN
DE0007297004
Website
Südzucker AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2.3B
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-€0.54
0.28
€0.90
1.79%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2.3B
Beta
0.28
52-week high
€13.18
52-week low
€10.02
Average daily volume
104K
Dividend rate
€0.90
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.81
Quick ratio
0.734
Long term debt to equity
37.158
Total debt to equity
59.563
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.56%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
658
Gross margin (TTM)
29.48%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-0.80%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.27%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-975.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€570,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
2.00%
Return on equity (TTM)
-2.07%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.235
Price to book
0.87
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.24
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
6.874
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
14.55%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
162.64%
Dividend yield (TTM)
8.05%
Forward dividend yield
1.79%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-5.78%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-119.99%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.46%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.64%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
19.17%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
18.64%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-20.63%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-2.21%
Bulls say / Bears say
Südzucker's sugar segment revenues rose significantly to €4,162 million in 2023/24, driven by higher average prices, indicating strong market demand and pricing power. (suedzuckergroup.com)
The company's special products segment achieved a significant earnings improvement, with operating results increasing to €196 million, reflecting successful cost management and market positioning. (suedzuckergroup.com)
Südzucker's fruit segment reported a significant increase in earnings, with operating results rising to €85 million, driven by higher margins and increased volumes in fruit preparations. (suedzuckergroup.com)
Südzucker forecasts a significant decline in earnings for the first quarter of the 2024/25 financial year, citing higher sugar production costs and market volatility due to geopolitical conflicts. (reuters.com)
The company plans to reduce its dividend to €0.20 per share for the 2024/25 financial year, down from €0.90, which may signal financial strain and impact investor sentiment. (suedzuckergroup.com)
Südzucker's CropEnergies segment experienced a significant decline in earnings, with operating results dropping to €60 million due to lower ethanol prices and reduced sales volumes. (suedzuckergroup.com)
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jul18
Südzucker AG
Dividend·Ex-dividend
Jul22
Südzucker AG
Dividend·Payment
€0.20Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Südzucker AG stock?
Südzucker AG (SZU) has a market cap of €2.3B as of July 07, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Südzucker AG stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Südzucker AG (SZU) stock is 0 as of July 07, 2025.
Does Südzucker AG stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Südzucker AG (SZU) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 07, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.9 and the yield is 1.79%. Südzucker AG has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Südzucker AG dividend payment date?
The next Südzucker AG (SZU) dividend payment is scheduled for July 22, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Südzucker AG?
Südzucker AG (SZU) has a beta rating of 0.28. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.